Page-7 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 27, 2024

1. Which city is the host of Army Day Parade 2025? [A] Jaipur[B] New Delhi[C] Pune[D] Indore Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Pune] Notes:Pune will host the Army Day Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025. The parade ..

TeacherApp: New Digital Platform for Teachers

The TeacherApp was launched in New Delhi, which aims to enhance teachers’ skills in modern classrooms. It was created by the Bharti Airtel Foundation and the launch event included education leaders, school principals, and B.Ed. students. Purpose of the TeacherApp ..

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SAREX-24: Indian Coast Guard Exercise

The Indian Coast Guard will conduct SAREX-24 in Kochi from November 27 to 30, which focuses on enhancing search and rescue operations. It is organised by the National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board. The exercises will involve national agencies ..

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Great Nicobar Island Project Development Approved

The Great Nicobar Island project has received approval, which follows extensive evaluations of its environmental impact. The project is deemed crucial for national security and development initiatives. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) The project underwent the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) process, ..

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Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 Approved

The Union Cabinet has recently approved Atal Innovation Mission 2.0, which will run until March 31, 2028. The budget for this phase is set at Rs. 2,750 crore and aims to enhance India’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape. The goal is ..

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‘One Nation One Subscription’ Scheme

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ (ONOS) scheme, which aims to enhance access to academic journals for higher education institutions across India. It will streamline journal subscriptions through a single platform managed by INFLIBNET. Purpose ..

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Supreme Court Ruling on Challenge to ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in Preamble

The Supreme Court recently dismissed petitions challenging the 42nd Amendment and added the words “secular” and “socialist” to the Constitution’s Preamble in 1976. The Court affirmed that these terms are widely accepted in Indian society. Background of the 42nd Amendment ..

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What is Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS)?

The Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) is transforming banking access in rural and semi-urban regions. It utilizes Aadhaar numbers and biometric authentication for seamless transactions. This system promotes financial inclusion for underserved populations. What is AEPS? AEPS stands for Aadhaar ..

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PAN 2.0 Project Approved by Union Cabinet

The Union Cabinet has recently approved an upgrade to the Permanent Account Number (PAN) system. This upgrade introduces a QR code feature on PAN cards and also establishes PAN as a common identifier for businesses. PAN 2.0 Project Overview The ..

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Constitution Day of India Observed on November 26

Constitution Day of India, or Samvidhan Divas, is observed annually on November 26, which commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. It signifies India’s transition to a sovereign, democratic republic. The observance was officially recognized in 2015. ..

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